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Listowel

Temporary road closure in place for Feb. 28 MAP ’59 commemoration

Nicole Beswitherick February 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

North Perth’s facilities department along with the MAP’59 (Memorial Arena Park) Fundraising Committee, will be hosting a commemoration event for the new park on Friday Feb. 28, 2025.

Howick’s Festival of Lights committee changing things up

Nicole Beswitherick February 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the Festival of Lights Committee approached council here to change the way they do things for its annual event.

Shamrock Sharing 50/50 tickets now available

Midwestern Newspapers February 20, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

Community Living North Perth recently announced that the Listowel Kinette Club’s Shamrock Sharing 50/50 tickets are now on sale, with a potential jackpot of $10,000.

Howick Council hosts public meeting, outlining third draft of municipal budget

Nicole Beswitherick February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here held a public meeting during the recent regular council agenda on Feb. 4, outlining the third draft of Howick’s 2025 municipal budget.

Listowel store among Peavey Marts set to close

Midwestern Newspapers February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, News

The Listowel Peavey Mart location will soon be closing, along with all remaining locations across Canada.

Howick Reeve questions new utility poles being used for internet infrastructure

Cory Bilyea February 13, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Howick Reeve Doug Harding spoke out at the Huron County council meeting on Feb. 5, raising questions about who was erecting new utility poles in Howick to carry internet cables and who permitted them to do so.

Listowel Celtics basketball teams kickoff season

Heather MacEwen February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Listowel Celtics travel basketball teams kicked off their 2024-2025 season with many teams playing regionally over the weekend.

Listowel Lightning travel to York University

Submitted February 13, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Lightning Girls Hockey Team travelled to York University to take part in their annual All Canadian Classic Tournament in Vaughan last week over Feb 5 - 6.

Smoke and mirrors

Cory Bilyea February 13, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Don’t be fooled by what you are being shown on mainstream media right now. Along with the smoke,…

No more affectionate ‘Irish Eyes’ duets

Pauline Kerr February 13, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Despite the talk about the wonderful history of friendship between Canada and the United States,…

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Max Smith Band bringing country-punk to Hayloft Music Festival

“We’re a very high energy band. We like to bring emotion to the crowd and be able to sing and jump around, while also be able to bring a more intimate vibe too, so when we play our softer stuff, we want to be able to reach you as well.” - Max Smith

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

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Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.

See all Mildmay area articles.

‘Freiburger Bash’ celebrates four major events for Marvin and Angela Freiburger

WALKERTON - When Marvin and Angela Freiburger hold a celebration, they go all-out.

D-Day commemoration

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 members were joined at the Walkerton Cenotaph by several community members on June 7, to commemorate D-Day, or the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, with a brief ceremony.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Columnists

Max Smith Band bringing country-punk to Hayloft Music Festival

By Heather MacEwen

“We’re a very high energy band. We like to bring emotion to the crowd and be able to sing and jump around, while also be able to bring a more intimate vibe too, so when we play our softer stuff, we want to be able to reach you as well.” - Max Smith

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

By Rachel Hammermueller

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

By Rachel Hammermueller

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

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